Before reading through this press release we would like to send out amessage: even though Völkl has already been awarded with someenvironmental decorations, we don’t want to suggest we are a “greencompany”or an “eco brand”. Despite a lot of commitment in this areawe know that there is still a long way to go to become really “green”. But we can walk this path faster ifyou, as a snowboarder, join us. What we can promise you is that our environmentally-acceptableproducts often perform better than conventional boards!

Use of sustainable resources

-

hemp / linen topsheet

-

recycled base material

-

wooden sidewalls

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minimum use of resin

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recycled steel for edges

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hard wood veneer instead of fiberglass

Besides theCashew

andYavana

now also theVice SQD

is produced in an eco-friendly way! Insteadof a plastic topsheet the boards are equipped with a tear proof hemp/linen surface and instead oftraditional ABS plastic the sidewalls are made of flexible wood

(Yavana & Cashew)–

this saves 400grams of plastic! Additionally, we try to reduce the use of resin and other toxic materials to theminimum. And even though the black base might look inconspicuous, it’s pretty shrewd as a goodportion of it is made of recycled material, as are the steel edges.

a signal that we are on the right path, but at the same time a motivation to develop more eco-friendlyalternatives.

Our sustainable consciousness doesn’t stop with the production of boards either. OurLegacy Streetwear line

bears theGOTS

symbol

that guarantees the use of organicmaterials and socially acceptable manufacturing.

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1.2Völkl Snowboards wins EuroSIMA award

Ecological Innovation Prize for three exemplary Snowboards

Every year, the EuroSIMA Industry Awards are given out Europe-wide to companies,athletes and personalities that are pushing this sport with exceptional achievementsand ideas. On October 1,

2010 the award ceremony was held in Saint-Jean-de-Luz within an eveningceremony.

Thereby Völkl Snowboards was awarded theECOLOGICAL INNOVATION PRIZE

which carries avalue of 5.000 Euro. A jury of experts that are appointed by the EuroSIMA decided to give the prize toVölkl Snowboards for their eco-friendly snowboard range. The boards Cashew, Yavana, and Vice SQDstand for ecologically sensitive production. These snowboards have a tear-resistant hemp/linen topinstead of a plastic topsheet and also haveflexible wooden sidewalls instead of normal plastic ones.This alone saves more than 400 gram of plastic for every board. Additionally the use of synthetic resinand other toxic materials were reduced to a minimum. Even the base is more ecological now. Itconsists of 80% recycled base material and even the steel edges are made of renewable resources.

By winning this award Völkl Snowboards is giving a clear signal for ecological awareness and proofsthat they are on the right track for a better future.

Find

out more about sustainability and eco-friendly production on theVölkl Greenpage

atwww.voelkl.com/greenpage.

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1.3 Eco-friendly V-Technology

HEMP/LINEN TOP CONSTRUCTION

For the Cashew’s topsheet Völkl used a natural hemp/linen weave withtopside print sealing instead of a conventional plastic topsheet. It’s atechnical material with excellent durability and tear-proof characteristics. A topsheet made fromrenewable resources!

> Cashew / Yavana / Vice SQD

HARDWOOD VENEER

The environment benefits fromthis veneer inlay and so does your performance. The inlay strengthensthe woodcore in the upper and lower layer on the full length of the board. This provides more pop andlively riding characteristics, while at the same time reducing the amount of fiberglass and thereforedoing something good for our planet.

> Cashew

WOODEN SIDEWALLS

Lab tests showed that wooden sidewalls have a more balanced flex curve than conventional ABSsidewalls without sacrificing stability! Völkl’s wooden sidewalls consist of several connected layers–

astunning visual feature! A complex special impregnation process protects the wood against moistureand the effects of Mother Nature. All wooden sidewalls feature additional urethane dampening on bothtop and bottom. Brand-new: thelightweight dampening layer made of shock-absorbing PU on top ofthe edge.

Whatever’s left over from the regular base production gets processed into pellets, which we grind andsinter. The resulting bases made of off-cuts and by-products offers the same high quality as a regularbase, but gives our planet some love.

> Cashew / Yavana / Vice SQD

RECYCLED STEEL EDGES

Also the steel edges are constructed of recycled steel. Resources were reduced but not technologyand know-how!

> Cashew / Yavana / Vice SQD

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1.4Board Freestyle Twin-Tip: VICE SQD

versatile & agile

–

Freestyle Rocker Shape

robust & stable

–

Shock Absorber & Premium Carbon Weave

eco-friendly

–

use of sustainable resources

The fall guy: This eco-friendly Twin-Tip Rocker is a real parkdestroyer!

Park rats will love the Vice SQD, which combines the successfulbasic features of the traditional Squad series with a True Twin-TipSidecut. Stomping tricks has never been so easy! In powder, theFreestyle Rocker Shape equips you with more float, while at thesame time jibbing the park will be as easy as strapping in, thanks tothe Premium Carbon Weavethat offers additional pop ... IntegratedShock Absorber and V-Flex fiberglass weave will have you feelingcomfortable on the most challenging kicker lines, but as well asearning yourself a reputation as a fearless freestyler you can alsorack up some “eco points” as we finished off the Vice SQD with ahemp/canvas topsheet, a base made of 50% recycled material aswell as recycled steel edges. You won’t get more value for yourmoney, and you’ll have a better conscience too!

“Pop is all you need” when it comes to enjoying airtime on booters.That’s why we adjusted the dimensions of the Cashew’s core–

getting high has never been so easy! For support we added aspecific hardwood veneer that is not only more eco-friendly thanfiberglass, but also provides you with extra pop. When facingbombed out powder landings in the backcountry, the Pin-Tail Shapewith its Convex Powder Base does a great job: the shorter contactlength with elevated sidewalls offers the board a playful feel, whilemaximum float helps you stomp almost every trick! For smoothriding as well as great edge hold we perfectly adjusted the sidecutto the rocker and flex of the board. But the Cashew is also a realcontender on another challenging “terrain”–

minimal amounts ofresin, a topsheet featuring a hemp/canvas surface as well as a basemainly made of recycled materials strive towards a betterenvironment!

V-Technology

> Hemp/Canvas Topsheet with partial Grip-Lacquer

> Tip-to-Tail Supreme Woodcore

> Slim-Tip Construction

> Shock Absorber

> Directional Freestyle Sidecut

> All-Mountain / Powder

Rocker Shape

> 6x2 Insert System

> Wooden sidewalls with dampening

> Sandwich Construction

> Hardwood veneer in upper and lower belt NEW!

> Reduced upper and lower triaxial fiberglass weave NEW!

> V-Flex fiberglass weave

> Völkl Premium Carbon Weave / POP2.0

> Sintered Base with Die-Cut (80% recycled base material)

> Convex Powder Base with fine stone finish

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1.6Board Women: YAVANA

progressive & versatile

–

Directional Freestyle Sidecut

more flotation

–

All-Mountain / Powder Rocker

eco-friendly

–

Hemp/Canvas Topsheet, recycled base & woodensidewalls with dampening

Eco-friendly all-rounder for slope, park and powder!

We know that a single snowboard can’t save the world, but, as thesaying goes, from small acorns do mighty oaks grow. That’s why theYavana is crammed with as much “green” technology as possible:minimal use of resin and other toxins; a base mainly made ofrecycled material; wooden sidewalls with dampening; ahemp/canvas topsheet–

all together these save more than 400grams of plastic!Needless to say that we worked as hard on theperformance side of the board to create the perfect all-mountainweapon. The Yavana’s new directional freestyle sidecut allowsprogressive riding in the backcountry, on the slope and in the park. Itoffers strong edge hold for carving but, at the same time, is softenough for some serious jibbing! To put a smile on your face onpowder days, we equipped the board with a Pin-Tail / Rocker Shapefor maximum float. The Yavana is a real lady: creative, easy-goingand

full of energy!

V-Technology

> Hemp/Canvas Topsheet with partial Grip-Lacquer

> Tip-to-Tail Supreme Woodcore

> Slim-Tip Construction

> Directional Freestyle Sidecut NEW!

> All-Mountain / Powder Rocker Shape

> 6x2 Insert System

> Wooden sidewalls with dampening

> Sandwich Construction

> Upper and lower triaxial fiberglass weave

> Völkl Premium Carbon Weave / POP2.0

> Sintered Base with Die-Cut (80% recycled base material)

> Fine stone and diamond finish

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1.7 Fashion: Völkl Legacy Label

Your productchoice can change the world. Make a small contribution to the environment, fair tradeand your own health!

GOTS (GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD) & ORGANICCERTIFICATION

GOTS is the leading worldwide textile processing standard for organic fibers,guaranteeing fabrics that are harmless to health and have socially acceptableproduction. Raw materials may not be genetically modified; they may only originate from organiccultivation and be processed using organic methods. Compulsory labor, child labor, abuse

anddiscrimination are forbidden, while fair salaries, freedom of assembly and labor protection are theminimum social criteria considered by the GOTS, who organize inspections on a regular basis. For thefirst time, a symbol stands for worldwide standardized requirements that guarantee the ecologicalquality of fabrics: from the cultivation of fibers to eco-friendly and socially acceptable manufacturing aswell as standardized labeling.

More information about the certification on www.global-standard.org

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2.1Rocker or Camber Shape?

“Rocker” is a well-established term among surfers, snowboarders and wakeboarders. It describes aboard shape that incorporates anegative / reverse camber. Boards with a “conventional” camberfeaturetwo contact points

when the board is lying flat on the ground, one in the nose and the otherone in the tail. Due to the Rocker Shape’s negative camber the board touches the ground atonepoint, which is in the middle of the board. The nose and tail are floating in the air. The

length of thisflat section between the bindings of freestyle and freeride boards varies according to the shape profileand intended use.

As early as the 80s the ski and snowboard industry were experimenting with the first constructionattempts of such ashape. Völkl Snowboards deliver anentire concept behind the current trend; aconcept that is based on state-of-the-art laboratory tests and years of experience and know-how.

In theory, a Rocker or “Reverse Camber” Shape provides better float in powder and

is generally easyto turn and playful. However, if you just try to re-bend a conventional board shape, the board loses itsdampening properties and edge hold. This is why all other parameters have to be re-adjusted, too.Form follows function!

ROCKER-SPECIFIC SIDECUTS

Depending on the range of use, the specific adaptation of sidecutsemphasizes the board’s individual riding characteristics. Nose & tailbecome a bit wider and the sidecuts in these areas are equipped with smaller radii. Therefore Völklboards with Rocker offer amazing edge pressure and the same grip as boards with conventionalcamber on icy slopes. Völkl Snowboards offers three different rocker-specific sidecuts: theAll-Mountain / Powder Rocker, theFreestyle Rocker

and theEasy Rocker.

CAMBER-SPECIFI C SIDECUTS

“Camber” describes a board shape that incorporates a classic / positivecamber. These boards feature two contact points when the board is lyingflat on the ground: one in the nose and the other one in the tail. In between those contact points, theboard is bowed providing the board with a certain snap that helps cope with the forces unleashedduring a ride. A strong camber provides more edge-hold on icy slopes; a smoother camber makes theboard more responsive. Camber boards offer very direct power transmission and great rides when it’sall about speed. At Völkl, riders can choose between three different camber-specfiic sidecuts:ProCamber,Freestyle Camber

andEasy Camber.

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2.2 Squad Prime or Squad Rocker

To satisfy all customersneeds, Völkl Snowboards offers two absolutely high-tech boards, one with thePro Camber Shape and one with a Freestyle Rocker Shape.

SQUAD PRIME

As much freestyle as you can get: Pro Camber Shape for huge airtime &progressive park riding!

Thanks to its superfast edge-to-edge transitions due to direct powertransmission, you can set up for the next jump straight after landing, while thePro Camber Shape

allows for perfectly controlled missions in icy pipes.

This stick is not only equipped with a 100 percent freestyle attitude, but alsowith the ultimate in Völkl’s flagship technology: triple Premium Carbon forsolid pop on take-off,Horror-Shock Absorber

for soft landings after hugebooters, and wooden sidewalls with dampening for more stability on rails.

Our pro team loves this sick board that will redefine your limits!

SQUAD ROCKER

The perfect park weapon:Freestyle Rocker Shape

for jibs & butters!

We adjusted the dimensions of the core and combined it with a triple PremiumCarbon Weave for more jibbing pop, while great response saves you fromunintentionally “folding” the nose or tail. The negative camber with a shortercontact length makes turning easy, thus helping you with reverts and butters.

You wanna cruise on the slope from time to time? No problem–

on its edgethe Squad Rocker rides like a Camber board. The integratedShockAbsorber

and the wooden sidewalls with dampening offer even more Völklhigh-tech. A nice side effect of the Rocker Shape, which provides you withmore float, is that you’ll be able to stomp your tricks into even the mostbombed out landings!

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2.3Rocker & Camber shapes

Rocker or Camber? With Völkl you will find the right individual shape to match your riding style.

ROCKER:

playful & forgiving, massive flotation in powder.

EASY ROCKER

Minimal Rocker. Low-key on the slope, it unfolds it fullpotential in the backcountry and on the kickers. Extremelyeasy to handle and forgiving.

> Dice / Spade / Flavor / Squad Jr. / Future

FREESTYLE ROCKER

Moderate Rocker. Perfect for jibs and bombed powderlandings.

> Squad Rocker / Vice SQD / Impress SQD / Jibster SQD

ALL-MOUNTAIN ROCKER

Longer Rocker in the nose. Maximum flotation in powder.Playful riding characteristics, but also great grip and preciseedge-to-edge turning.

All-Mountain Rocker> Soul Surfer, Cashew, Yavana

Powder Rocker> Selecta

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CAMBER:

direct power transmission & maximum edge hold at high speed. Best for progressive riding.

EASY CAMBER

Low camber combined with smooth lifted contact points innose

& tail for a shorter contact length. Direct, but at the sametime playful. The perfect alternative to a Rocker board.

Medium camber combined with lifted contact points in nose &tail for a shorter contact length. Easy-to-turn. Forgiving.Playful in the park. Great edge-hold.

> Riot

SQD

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3.1Fastec Binding System

Fast, faster, Fastec!

Step in, lift up the highback–

go shred! With onehand only, sitting down and tightening your bindings is so “last season”.After the run, you just fold down the highback, the straps openautomatically and you exit your bindings as quick and easy as a you getserved at a fast food restaurant. TheFastec System

offers you first-class comfort, even during the liftride: just push theAuto-Release Buckle

and the front ankle strap loosens, meaning your feet stayhappy and are stoked on the prospect of many more rides to come.

All bindings with the Fastec System offer the same ingenious features. Step in, lift up the highback,press down the buckle–

go shred!Sitting down is so “last season”, now you can close yourbindings with just one hand, lightning-quick and as

easy as 1-2-3. You’ll be doing your first turns orheading towards the next kicker while others are still strapping in!

Once you’ve fixed and adjusted the Fastec to your boot and riding style, you’llshred with the samesolid foothold and direct power transmission on every run. If you find yourself needing morepower on big jumps or for a speedy run, simply use thenew Micro Pump Buckle

on the ankle strapto easily adjust the bindings and make them a bit tighter (stiffer) or looser (softer). The intelligent cableredirection and the adapted flex zones guaranteemaximum freestyle performance

–

tweaking hasnever been so easy! And as our baby’s also a real powder junkie snow won’t freeze on yourbaseplate. After your run, thelateral Auto-Release Buckle will

open automaticallywhen thehighback is folded down; at the same time the ankle strap will rise so you can exit the bindingscomfortably.

These bindings will really look after you, even on the lift–

push the button and the front ankle straploosens meaning your feet stay happy, no more cold toes! We offer a Fastec for every wallet, nomatter if high-end or beginner‘s model–

when it says Fastec, you get Fastec!

“To me, the Fastec Prime Alu is the best binding ever! Very responsive, this isexactly what I need for progressive park riding. Thanks to the Micro PumpBuckles you can adjust the bindings with only a few clicks–

perfect hold whenhitting a huge jump and a few runs later you can choose a softer set up for the jibsession!”

CHRIS “CK” KRÖLL

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3.3 Fastec Binding Technology

1. CABLE REDIRECTION

Freedom is calling! Thanks to the cable´s lateral redirection the boot gets maximum room, there’s noannoying cable getting in the way when you’re tweaking and boning like crazy. Folding down thehighback, the Fastec System automatically opens the ankle strap through the cable redirection–

stepin and take off!

2. AUTO-RELEASE BUCKLE

Fast, faster, Auto-Release Buckle! At the lift, simply fold down the highback and step out of thebindings. Then loosen the front ankle strap with the Auto-Release Buckle and enjoy your lift journey-

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without frozen and numb toes. At the top you’re quickly back in the game: lift up the highback, closethe Auto-Release Buckle with just one hand… that‘s it!

3. MICRO PUMP BUCKLE

Perfection at the push of a button! This buckle keeps the ankle strap on the perfect spot and offerspressure according to your mission: for a jib session you’ll need a softer set up, while a few moreclicks equip you for massive booters or icy slopes.

4. ULTRALIGHT 3D FREESTYLE ANKLE STRAP

Feels good! Folding down the highback and pressing the Auto-Release Buckle automatically lift theankle strap. The strap ergonomically adjusts to the boot and offers perfect hold thanks to the MicroPump Buckle‘sfine-tuning.

5. ULTRALIGHT 3D FREESTYLE TOE STRAP

Foot lover! This toe strap gets it on with every boot and ideally adjusts to it for perfect foothold withoutpainful strap pressure points!

6. sLAB–

SUPERLIGHT ALUMINUM BASEPLATE

Here comes aircraft high-tech! You can trust this ultralight and robust baseplate in all situations. Theresult? Progressive riding and maximum airtime. Thanks to the fully cushioned footbed (made with20% recycled EVA with Anti-Shock Pads) you won’t have to worry about hard landings or icy slopesever again.

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3.4 Fastec Bindings unisex

Fastec Prime Alu

> lightest bindings on the market

> high-end freestyle / all-mountain performance

> fast handling

Fastec Choice Alu

> light

> freestyle / all-mountain performance

> fasthandling

Fastec XT

> freestyle / all-mountain performance

> fast handling

Fastec Classic

> all-mountain performance

> fast handling

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3.5 Fastec Bindings women specific

Fastec Choice Alu women

> light

> freestyle / all-mountain performance

> fast handling

Fastec XT women

> freestyle / all-mountain performance

> fast handling

Fastec Classic women

> all-mountain performance

> fast handling

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3.6 Fastec Bindings Juniors

Fastec Jr.

> freestyle / all-mountain performance

> fast handling

Fastec Kids

> freestyle / all-mountain performance

> fast & kid-friendly handling

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4.1Shock Absorber

The Völkl Shock Absorber is made of a special high-density hardwood that absorbs the forces thatoccur during a landing and it alsoprotects the woodcore from tiny cracks.

The HSA is made of two glued hardwood inlays that are milled into the core in thebinding area towards the nose and tail. The H-shaped inlay absorbs all shocks and impacts of hardlandings and huge jumps. The Horror-Shock Absorber now withstands the weight of a compact carand makes the Squad boards extremely strong and durable.

> Squad Prime / Squad Rocker

4.3 Traditional Shock Absorber

This consists of one single hard wood layer. It is not milled into the core butinserted where the core tapers down. Together with a V-Flex inlay the ShockAbsorbermakes the board stronger with better torsion properties.

> Cashew / Vice SQD / Impress SQD / Riot SQD / Dice / Spade

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5Carbon inlays

A stronger and livelier board thanks to carbon fibers in the lower layer.High-quality Völkl Carbon

also incorporates lengthwise fiberglass strips resulting in more pop and liveliness. Depending on therequired riding characteristics and the amount of carbon, Völkl has developed four different POPCarbon inlays.

POP1.0:

two short V-shaped strips each embedded in nose and tail.

> Jibster SQD / Riot SQD / Dice

POP2.0:

one permanent strip, plus two short V-shaped strips each embedded in nose and tail.

> Cashew / Soul Surfer / Yavana / Vice SQD

POP3.0:

three permanent carbon strips meet in the middle.

> Squad Prime /

Squad Rocker

POP4.0:

one complete carbon lower weave and longitudinal strips.

> Selecta / Coal Race / Coal XT

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6 AVS (Anti-Vibrations-System)

Absorbs all kinds of bumps and shocks, the special rubber/ gel inlays aredirectly integrated into the topsheet.

Slide it hard! Thanks to the elevated sidewalls it seems as if the edges werefloating in the air without even touching the rail–

no more edge-catching slams,but rather playful riding characteristics instead.

Convex Slide Base:

> Jibster SQD

Endless powder dreams! Playful and forgiving. The reduced

flow resistanceoffers massive flotation in powder.

Convex Powder Base:

> Cashew

9 Grip-lacquer topsheet

Developed in 2003, ourGrip-Lacquer Topsheet

has been an extremely popular freestyle featuresince then! It either comes in the form of partial design elements acting as a stomp pad, or it coversthe whole topsheet like artwork, thus supporting one-foot tricks and grabs. The paraffin molecularstructure